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Babak Vakili, MD, Cardiology, Longwood, FL

BabakAlexVakiliMDFACC, FASCI, CPI

Cardiology Longwood, FL

Interventional Cardiology, Peripheral Endovascular Interventional Cardiology, Vascular Medicine

CEO @ Heart Vein & Vascular Institute

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  • Office

    2170 W State Road 434
    Suite 190
    Longwood, FL 32779
    Phone+1 407-990-1921
    Fax+1 855-537-4411

Summary

  • Dr. Babak Alex Vakili, is a distinguished interventional cardiologist with additional sub-specialty certifications in vascular medicine as well as venous and lymphatic disorders. Dr. Vakili has been in private practice in the Orlando area since 2002.
    Dr. Vakili completed his undergraduate degree at New York University. He attended Albert Einstein
    College of Medicine, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine degree with special distinction for research in cardiovascular medicine in 1995. He was then accepted to Cornell University where he completed his residency at The New York Hospital Medical
    Center. Dr Vakili returned to Albert Einstein to complete a 4 year program in cardiology
    and interventional cardiology fellowships, further honing his skills and knowledge under
    the mentorship of leading experts, including his mentor, Dr Edmund H. Sonnenblick.
    Throughout his career, Dr. Vakili himself has held several prominent positions that
    highlight his leadership and commitment to advancing cardiovascular health. He served
    as the Chairman of the Department of Cardiology at Orlando Health and as director of Interventional Cardiology Catheterization Laboratory at Advent Health hospital system.
    His teaching roles as Chief Fellow and at Medtronic Inc. and the C3 International Endovascular and Coronary Intervention Summit underscore his dedication to educating future generations of medical professionals.
    Dr. Vakili has led numerous major phase 3 clinical trials, contributing valuable insights and advancements in cardiovascular treatments. His
    research has been widely published in top-tier medical journals and presented at national
    and international conferences, including the American Heart Association meetings, and with over 1100 citations to his name, Dr Vakili has earned the recognition and respect of medical community.

Education & Training

  • Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Montefiore)
    Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Montefiore)Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1998 - 2002
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1995 - 1998
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Albert Einstein College of MedicineClass of 1995
  • New York University
    New York UniversityBA, Pre Med, Cum Laude, 1984 - 1988

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2002 - 2026
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Solution Series EHR, e-MDs, 2013
  • Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • French, Farsi